Establish a climate change board aiming for the district to become carbon neutral by 2030, starting by ensuring CCC’s vehicle fleet evolves quickly to use the lowest emission vehicles possible.

Put planning measures in place to create a “presumption” against fracking for shale gas.

Undertake and implement an ecological audit of all services, assets, procurement and resources, measuring planned land use against ecological criteria, and assessing housing developments for maximum ecological benefit to the community.

Tackle litter on our streets, parks and open spaces, working with local people and the best new technology like solar or ‘Big Belly’ bins.

Remove Single Use Plastic (SUP) from Council premises and provide information and sourcing of alternatives for businesses, residents and visitors to minimise the use of SUPs. We intend that Canterbury, Herne Bay and the villages will join Whitstable in achieving “Plastic Free” status within 3 years.